Emmanuel Memga Udende
Senator, Benue North East
All Progressives Congress Benue State
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Bio Summary
Emmanuel Memga Udende, born December 30, 1960, is the APC senator representing Benue North East since June 2023. A former House of Representatives member (2011–2019), he defected from PDP to APC in 2016. In 2023, he unseated Gabriel Suswam to win the senatorial seat. He chairs the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and serves as deputy chair of the Senate Committee on Privatization. Known for legislative resilience and advocacy for accountability.
Education
- BSc., LLB (Nigerian Law School, date unspecified) as per parliamentary profile
Professional Background
- Served as Member, House of Representatives, representing Katsina‑Ala/Ukum/Logo Constituency from 2011 to 2019 under PDP
- Defected to APC in 2016; lost House seat in 2019
- Elected Senator, defeating incumbent Gabriel Suswam in the 2023 election